Oak hammerbeam trusses to nave roof, undoubtedly the finest feature of the church

Peldon is a small village to the south of Colchester. With views down to nearby Mersea Island, the village is overlooked by its church, St Mary The Virgin.

The Friends of St. Mary’s is a charity, formed by volunteers, on a non-religious basis, in March 2006. Its aim is to help maintain, repair, restore and improve the fabric of the church and its groundsfor the benefit of the community and visitors.

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